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President's Message
Are you known for your actions or for your words?
The APPMA Show 2004 clearly answered that question for the pet industry as a whole. Any anxiety,
doubt or worry expressed prior to The Show was replaced by upbeat, positive and can-do actions.
Attendees and exhibitors alike conducted business during The Show with an optimistic air. For the
complete story, click here
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APPMA News
Pet Industry Coalition - Update More than 20 representatives of the pet industry met recently
to discuss ways that every segment of the industry can support each other in disseminating
important, positive information concerning pets and pet ownership.
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Marketing / PR / Communications
Follow-up is the name of the game in successful post-trade show marketing efforts, plus read on
for stats on media coverage members received at the 2004 show.
2004 proved to be our largest and most successful show to date. From The Today Show attending
and covering the show, to increased attendance…
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Show Shakedown
Get the facts and figures on The APPMA Show 2004-the association's biggest show to date - and read on for the latest on the Global Pet Expo 2005
This year's Show was more than 16% larger than 2003. Buyers were there in full force, and total
attendance was up by 18%... For complete story, click here
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Growing Global
Post 9/11 Compliance is here to stay
As business travelers, we are all aware of the onerous procedures we endure just stepping on an
aircraft to see a client. Now we also have to face similar arduous processes in our businesses, if
we import or export.
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Legal Briefs
Paying the Wandering Employee
With all the trade shows, customer visits, prospecting and other business travel required of
employees in the pet industry, employers need to know the in's and out's wage and hour law.
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PIJAC Perspectives
Genetically Modified Fish Make a Splash
The introduction of new species, selective breeding, and the availability of new and exciting
systems for maintaining aquatic organisms have been a part of the aquatic trade's landscape for
decades. Man's ability to mechanically manipulate living organisms through genetic manipulation is
now a reality… For complete story, click here
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Distributor Dialogue (PIDA)
Coastal Pet Products Makes a Clean Sweep
In 2003, the Pet Industry Distributors Association unveiled its new Supplier Awards Program. PIDA
has been recognizing products, packaging and displays for more than 20 years. For complete story, click here
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Referral Network Listings
One of the great benefits of your APPMA membership is your access to the APPMA Referral
Network.
Conveniently located on the APPMA website, the Referral Network is an excellent online source that
can generate numerous business opportunities and sales leads for your company. For the complete
story, click here
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® 2004 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. All Rights Reserved.
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